Canopy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot's visibility was restricted by the condensation that had formed on the canopy.
- As the plane taxied down the runway, the sun's glare on the canopy made it difficult for the pilot to see.
- The aircraft's design featured a distinctive bubble canopy that provided excellent all-around visibility.
- The fighter jet's canopy was blown off by the force of the ejection seat.
- The canopy of the helicopter was made of a special shatter-resistant material to protect the occupants in case of a crash.